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Free firmware upgrade adds MQTT IIoT support
This company has released a free firmware upgrade enabling new and existing MicroSmart FC6A Plus PLC CPUs (photo) to support the industry-standard MQTT protocol. The upgrade can be downloaded to the FC6A CPU, so it is easy for users to…
New large-diameter fire-safe gasket delivered
This company has delivered its largest ever Flexpro gasket (photo) to be used in the development of a propane dehydrogenation (PDH) plant in the U.S. The gasket, with a diameter in excess of 5 m, is faced with Thermiculite, a…
Focus on Sensors
Oxygen measurement with Ex approvals & SIL2 certification The new Zirkor200 oxygen-measurement analyzer (photo) adds features for integration into safety-related process controls. The user-friendly, extremely rugged and precise zirconium-dioxide analyzers are not only available for gas explosion-hazardous areas (Zirkor200 Ex-G),…
Differential-pressure gages are protected in hazardous areas
The AT-2000 Magnehelic differential-pressure gage (photo) is ATEX/IECEx approved and incorporates a flameproof aluminum enclosure with textured epoxy coating that protects the device for use in hazardous areas commonly found in chemical processing or other industrial applications. The AT-2000 gage…
Flexible, cut-resistant gloves for manufacturing and construction
SmartCut BKCR2403 cut-resistant gloves (photo) are designed for jobs that not only need cut and abrasion resistance, but still require a focus on long-wearing grip, dexterity and flexibility. This light-duty, cut-resistant glove offers ANSI Cut Resistance Level 2 protection balanced…
This immersion sensor is now certified for hazardous areas
The LiquiSonic ultrasonic sensor is suitable for determining concentration and density of process liquids, as well as for monitoring crystallization, polymerization and phase separation. The Korea Testing Laboratory (KTL) has now confirmed and certified the suitability of the LiquiSonic 40-40…
Compact temperature sensors with plug-and-play options
This company is expanding its range of fluid sensors with IO-Link-capable sensors for flexible and reliable process temperature measurement. Both compact devices are equipped with an integrated temperature probe (TS700), as well as processing and display units (TS720) for connecting…
A redundant control system for emergency shutdown valves
The ASCO 141 Series advanced redundant control system (ARCS; photo) provides a redundant solution for a variety of emergency-shutdown valve applications. The system includes various redundant solenoid configurations to enhance the reliability of the process and meet specific safety or…
A tool for device commissioning and advanced certification
The new Opticheck DTM (photo) was recently introduced for device commissioning and in-situ verification. This expands the company’s myDevice smart tools product line. Opticheck DTM is a device-commissioning product that services a diverse array of operating systems. It offers advanced…
An intrinsically safe Bluetooth remote speaker microphone
Reliable communication is particularly important for lone workers in hazardous areas. To secure workers’ safety and working conditions, this company offers a wireless Bluetooth (BT) remote-speaker microphone (photo) with an operating time up to 78 h. The RSM-Ex 01 BT…